I didn’t quite hit the final measurement of 8 1/2″ square, mine’s more like 8 1/4″, but it’s close enough for an improv-ish block. It wasn’t supposed to be improv, but it’ll likely fit better with the improv blocks than the more traditional ones. I also learned that I need WAY more light in my sewing area to cut accurately.

I didn’t even bother with her width and height requirements and my top’s uneven, but I think I nailed her look. I enjoyed this one so much (though it had a steep learning curve for me) that I have trunks cut and pieced and purples pulled for two more blocks.

I’m going to have lots of neutral scraps for other projects or blocks when I’m done with these trees:

It was a mess, but I think I understand better how the angles go together now. The back’s less of a mess than the front, amazingly. I did press after each seam, which helped. Unfortunately, the purple fabric’s been in storage for a LONG time and I could not get that crease out.

Thank you. I was planning on doing whatever the month’s Stash Bee blocks in whatever the RSC color of the month is, but after doing the tree, I think I might just have to do a rainbow tree quilt. I need another long-term project like I need a hole in the head, but I agree that it would be cute.